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Everton sound out ex-Watford boss Walter Mazzarri as potential replacement for under-fire Ronald Koeman

Former Watford boss is said to be keen on a return to the Premier League if the Dutchman leaves Goodison Park

EVERTON are already looking at replacements for Ronald Koeman and have sounded out Walter Mazzarri to take over as boss, SunSport understands.

The Toffees have had a poor start to the season, losing four Premier League matches already.

 Everton are ready to call on Walter Mazzarri if Ronald Koeman leaves Everton
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Everton are ready to call on Walter Mazzarri if Ronald Koeman leaves EvertonCredit: Reuters
 Ronald Koeman is on the brink of the sack after Everton's dismal run
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Ronald Koeman is on the brink of the sack after Everton's dismal runCredit: Rex Features

Koeman was given the dreaded vote of confidence by the Everton board yesterday, despite fans calling for his head.

But it is understood the club are already looking at other options, with the ex-Watford manager on their list.

Everton are believed to have contacted Mazzarri following their 1-0 home defeat to Burnley on Sunday.

He has been without a job since being axed by the Hornets towards the end of last season.

It is thought he would be interested in taking over at Everton, and wants to give the Premier League another crack.

Mazzarri is ready to fly to Liverpool this week to be interviewed, should Koeman be given the axe.

 Walter Mazzarri is said to be interested in the Everton job
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Walter Mazzarri is said to be interested in the Everton jobCredit: Reuters

A source in Italy said: “Mazzarri it’s ready to come back to the bench. He was contacted by Everton last night.

“He is willing to fly to England for talks if Koeman should be sacked. He wants to come back to the Premier League.

“He is willing to improve his English as well. Mazzarri has a great chance of becoming their new manager.”

 Ronald Koeman cannot suffer another lacklustre performance from his players
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Ronald Koeman cannot suffer another lacklustre performance from his playersCredit: AFP or licensors
 Walter Mazzarri is keen for a Premier League return with Everton
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Walter Mazzarri is keen for a Premier League return with EvertonCredit: AFP or licensors

Everton have some tricky ties ahead in the coming weeks, including fixtures against Arsenal, Chelsea and Lyon in the Europa League.

Mazzarri has also been contacted by AC Milan in the past week, who are close to sacking coach Vincenzo Montella.o

But the 56-year-old wants to join Everton, and will reject any approach by the struggling Italian giants.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is also on Milan’s list of targets – with rumours he could leave at the end of the season.

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